Author Archives: James Grundy
Fassone won’t deny Montella axe
Fassone won’t deny Montella axe
Milan CEO Marco Fassone did not deny Coach Vincenzo Montella would be sacked with defeat to Genoa, as Paulo Sousa, Vladimir Petkovic, Guus Hiddink and Walter Mazzarri are options. It kicks off on Sunday at 14.00 UK time (13.00 GMT), click here for a match preview. The Rossoneri have lost half their eight Serie A […]
Real Sociedad equal biggest Europa League win
Real Sociedad equal biggest Europa League win
Real Sociedad recorded the biggest away win – and equalled the heaviest margin of victory anywhere – in UEFA Europa League history with their 6-0 defeat of Vardar on Thursday. THE MATCH AS IT HAPPENED[1] Only four teams have ever prevailed by a six-goal margin, Lyon the most recent to do so when they ran […]
Manchester City vs. Burnley, Premier League: Predicted Lineups
Manchester City vs. Burnley, Premier League: Predicted Lineups
The Premier League is back this weekend, and leaders Manchester City[1] have a very tough match to play: they welcome Burnley[2] to the Etihad on Saturday, and while this doesn’t seem like the toughest game in the world it’ll definitely be a difficult test for the Blues. Burnley are a very disciplined side that is […]
Insigne determined to face Inter
Insigne determined to face Inter
Lorenzo Insigne is determined to start against Inter tonight despite a thigh injury, but Adam Ounas is not the only alternative for Napoli. It kicks off at 19.45 UK time (18.45 GMT), click here for a match preview. This is a head-to-head at the top of the table with only two points separating the leaders […]
Napoli prep for Andre Silva
Napoli prep for Andre Silva
Napoli have alerted Andre Silva’s agent that they are interested if Milan fail to qualify for the Champions League, it’s reported. According to RAI Sport, director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli has been following the Portuguese striker’s progress for several years. If the Rossoneri don’t finish in the top four and get a place in Europe’s […]
FIFA to change cap rules?
FIFA to change cap rules?
FIFA are reportedly considering changing international cap rules, to allow players to switch allegiances. As things stand, one a player has played a competitive game for one nation he is ineligible to represent another, aside from newly created countries such as Kosovo. Frosinone goalkeeper Samir Ujkani played for Albania, but switched to Kosovo when the […]
Tite: ‘Jorginho? It’s up to him…’
Tite: ‘Jorginho? It’s up to him…’
Brazil Coach Tite confirms he spoke to Jorginho – “I told him he’ll have to be the one to make the decision”. The Napoli midfielder has been capped twice by Italy, but both came in friendlies so he’s still eligible for the nation of his birth. Jorginho wasn’t called up to the latest Selecao squad, […]
Juventus accrue CL riches
Juventus accrue CL riches
Juventus have made more money from the Champions League in the last 10 years than any other club outwith Real Madrid and Barcelona. The Bianconeri reached the final of the competition in 2015 and 2017, but haven’t lifted the trophy since their win over Ajax in 1996. Despite that, an investigation by the website Calcio […]
FIFA to change cap rules?
FIFA to change cap rules?
FIFA are reportedly considering changing international cap rules, to allow players to switch allegiances. As things stand, one a player has played a competitive game for one nation he is ineligible to represent another, aside from newly created countries such as Kosovo. Frosinone goalkeeper Samir Ujkani played for Albania, but switched to Kosovo when the […]
Roma, Fazio: “We played a great match against Chelsea even though we didn’t win”
Roma, Fazio: “We played a great match against Chelsea…
After Roma’s draw against Chelsea in the Champions League, leaving the giallorossi in a possible position to move on to the knockout rounds, defender Federico Fazio spoke exclusively with Sky Sport. “It’s a shame we didn’t win against Chelsea but we have an important match ahead now. We need to play the same way in […]